MetroParks' Adopt-a-Park 2026
Protect and clean green spaces in honor of Earth Day during Five Rivers MetroParks' annual Adopt-a-Park.
Celebrate Earth Day with MetroParks April 25
Celebrate Earth Day by volunteering for Adopt-a-Park
Protect and clean green spaces in honor of Earth Day during Five Rivers MetroParks’ 2026 annual Adopt-a-Park from 9 to noon on Saturday, April 25.
Volunteers of all ages, accessibility levels and backgrounds are needed for 19 projects at 16 different sites. Six of the projects available are a good fit for families.
“Adopt-A-Park is a perfect occasion to enjoy some time outdoors with your loved ones,” said MetroParks Volunteer Coordinator Allison Zimmerman. “You can welcome spring and give back to nature at the same time.”
Projects include tasks from planting trees and shrubs to collecting litter. Project highlights include:
- Gardening and/or planting trees/shrubs at Spring Run Conservation Area, Wegerzyn Gardens, Possum Creek, Aullwood Garden and Carriage Hill MetroParks
- Litter removal at Island and RiverScape MetroParks
- Invasive species removal and habitat restoration at Medlar Conservation Area, Cox Arboretum, Hills & Dales, Taylorsville and Sugarcreek MetroParks
- Painting and fence maintenance at Huffman MetroPark
- Mulching at Cox Arboretum, Germantown, RiverScape and Wesleyan MetroParks
Participants can sign up as an individual, family or group. Those who want to register as a group are encouraged to register early.
Participants can sign up as an individual, family or group. Those who want to register as a group are encouraged to register online early to ensure space at available sites.
Because all Adopt-A-Park volunteer projects are outdoors, participants should dress for the weather and the activity in which they will be participating. Supplies will be provided depending on the project, but individuals may want to bring gloves and a refillable water bottle.
Photos: MetroParks' Adopt-a-Park 2026
Five Rivers MetroParks.
